AfriGeneas Writers Forum

Black Caucus of the American Library Association

Black Caucus of the American Library Association
Literary Award

A prize of $500 is given annually for a book of fiction written by an African American and published in the U.S. during the preceding year. The award, presented at the annual meeting of African American Librarians, honors an original work of literature that depicts the "cultural, historical, or sociopolitical aspects of the Black Diaspora". Publishers may nominate books published in 2001 by December 31. There is no entry fee. Send a SASE, e-mail, or visit the website for complete guidelines and the list of jurors to whom the books should be sent.